... USC face each other, these teams have a couple of things in common. For one, they both have a bye this week and have identical records of 4-1. But that is where the similarities stop.

Notre Dame has one of the most prolific offenses in the nation and are on pace to break some school records. Even with the injury to star receiver Michael Floyd, the Irish are loaded with firepower in guys like Golden Tate, Armando Allen, and Kyle Rudolph. A much improved offensive line has enabled Jimmy Clausen to utilize these weapons.

Once again, USC has a top five defense even with all the losses to graduation. The linebacking corps was the heart of that defense last year, and they are now all gone. Rey Malaluaga and company have left, but Chris Ga...

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